Carta is the connected platform and AI-native ecosystem for private capital. Built to replace fragmented tools with a single system of record, Carta brings together the software, services, and legal infrastructure that founders use to manage equity, fund managers use to run administration and reporting, and legal teams use to close transactions. Trusted by 55,000 companies and 1.8M+ equity holders in 160+ countries, and 10,000 funds and SPVs representing $250B+ in assets under management, Carta is transforming how private capital operates. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. and Great Places to Work.
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As the Managing Director, Fund Accounting - Europe, you will:
- Lead, coach, and develop the fund accounting team, setting clear expectations for accounting quality, timely delivery, and client service.
- Oversee accounting standards, review controls, and complex accounting matters, ensuring accurate financial reporting and readiness for client audits.
- Drive efficiency and improve execution across Venture Capital and Private Equity delivery teams, including fund administration, data collection, implementation, and support.
- Build Carta’s reputation as a leading fund administration provider for European VC and PE firms.
- Scale the European Fund Administration business by building team capacity and processes that support growth while maintaining accounting quality and client service.
- Use technology and automation to reduce manual work and unnecessary review cycles while strengthening accounting controls and service quality.
- Evolve Carta's service model to support the business' strategy
- Promote and drive the disparate functional teams to adopt and live the ONE Carta team value - operationally and behaviorally
- Build a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning across the fund accounting team.
- Build the infrastructure Carta needs to have a pulse on the customers' needs and wants
- Monitor and influence product usage, client engagement and satisfaction feedback and ensure clients (VC and PE Firms) are getting value out of Carta products
- Work in collaboration with product and engineering to solve problems, drive account strategy, and improve client engagement and loyalty
- Proactively assess client health, address risks, and build trusted relationships that turn clients into advocates/references.
- Partner with R&D to represent growing requirements of FA clients
- Influence the FA business unit client marketing strategy, with a goal of improving client education, product adoption, and self-serve opportunities
The Managing Director, Fund Accounting role will own the customer experience and business performance of Carta’s European Fund Administration portfolio, primarily across the UK and Luxembourg, with accountability for client relationships, service quality, retention, and expansion. You will also support opportunities to expand into other European markets.
You will directly lead the European fund accounting team, with responsibility for team performance, talent development, accounting quality, and timely delivery. The team focuses on building processes and using technology to create a world-class client experience at scale.
About YouWe’re looking for a client-centric leader with deep expertise in European Venture Capital, Private Equity, and fund administration, sound judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships with fund CFOs, COOs, and General Partners.
- 15+ years of experience in a client facing role with a proven track record in client engagement, client satisfaction, and contract value growth through upsells and expansion
- Proven experience leading fund accounting teams, coaching and developing talent, and setting clear standards for accounting quality, timely delivery, and client service.
- Intellectual curiosity and strong judgment, with the ability to understand each client’s business, anticipate needs, and identify and address risks early.
- Deep knowledge of the UK and Luxembourg fund administration markets; experience with Jersey and Guernsey fund structures is a plus.
- Resourceful and creative problem solving skills in order to provide optimal business or technical solutions, particularly when navigating uncertainty or ambiguity
- Client-first mindset, with a focus on seeking solutions to ensure greater lifetime value for our clients
- Self-motivated, proactive leader with innovative ideas to inspire your team promoting client loyalty and adoption
- Strong interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on building strong internal and external relationships
- Proven ability to drive results, across multiple functions, and exceed allotted targets
- Diplomacy, tact and poise under pressure, and a high tolerance for ambiguity
- Motivated to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment to accelerate Carta's growth
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex thoughts and strategies into simple, actionable recommendations, especially to executives
Disclosures:
- We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a positive interview experience for every candidate. If accommodations due to a disability or medical condition are needed, please connect with the talent partner via email.
- Carta uses E-Verify in the United States for employment authorization. See the E-Verify and Department of Justice websites for more details.
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- Please note that all official communications from us will come from an @carta.com or @carta-external.com domain. Report any contact from unapproved domains to [email protected].
Skills Required
- 15+ years of experience in a client-facing role
- Proven track record in client engagement, client satisfaction, and contract value growth through upsells and expansion
- Experience leading fund accounting teams, coaching and developing talent, and setting standards for accounting quality, timely delivery, and client service
- Deep knowledge of UK and Luxembourg fund administration markets
- Experience with Jersey and Guernsey fund structures
- Strong judgment and ability to understand client businesses, anticipate needs, and address risks early
- Resourceful and creative problem-solving skills, including navigating uncertainty and ambiguity
- Client-first mindset focused on increasing client lifetime value
- Self-motivated, proactive leadership with innovative ideas to promote client loyalty and adoption
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build internal and external relationships
- Ability to drive results across multiple functions and exceed targets
- Diplomacy, tact, poise under pressure, and high tolerance for ambiguity
- Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Excellent communication skills, including distilling complex strategies into actionable executive recommendations
Carta Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is portrayed as market-competitive in many roles, with particularly strong positioning in engineering and product packages. Pay is also framed as comparatively strong versus other aspects of the overall employee experience.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is positioned as notably generous, with extended paid leave for birthing parents and paid bonding leave for all parents. Family-building support is also emphasized through fertility treatment and egg-freezing coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is structured with a required minimum amount of paid leave and then additional flexibility through an unlimited PTO and sick-time approach. This design is intended to ensure time off is actually taken while preserving flexibility beyond the minimum.
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What We Do
Carta develops purpose-built software that transforms traditional accounting into a powerful growth engine. Carta’s world-class fund administration platform supports nearly 7,000 funds and SPVs, and represents nearly $130B in assets under management in venture capital and private equity. Trusted by more than 40,000 companies, Carta also helps private businesses in over 160 countries manage their cap tables, valuations, taxes, equity programs, compensation, and more. Together, Carta is setting a new standard as the end-to-end platform for private markets. Our best-in-class solution for fund management seamlessly integrates investor and portfolio company insights via a suite of tools designed ground-up to support the strategic impact of the fund CFO. Carta has been included on the Fortune Best Large Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance list, Forbes’ list of the World's Best Cloud Companies, Fast Company's Most Innovative list, and Inc.'s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list. For more information, visit carta.com.
Why Work With Us
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